D20PRO vs GameScape

D20PRO is a multiplayer virtual tabletop for role-playing games, with automated play tools and controls that leave the Game Master able to approve or delay actions, adjust rules, and create scripts. It supports D&D 5E, 3.5 and 4th Edition, Pathfinder, and Starfinder, and can be extended to other systems. Combat automation covers attacks, damage, ongoing effects, initiative, movement, saving throws, checks, and area effects. Maps support fog of war, hidden areas, distance and line-of-sight measurement, map libraries, and drawing from images. Game Masters can share private notes and files as handouts. It supports online sessions and in-person play without internet, and imports information from Hero Lab and PC Gen. A free Guest License lets a player join when the host has an open guest seat. The Player License is $10 as a one-time purchase; the GM License is $42 as a one-time purchase. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

GameScape is a shared, real-time online map for tabletop role-playing games. It gives a group a digital surface for marking maps and moving tokens, similar to grid paper with physical pieces. The service runs on the web and supports Android and iOS. It is designed as a second screen and supports mobile, touch, and stylus input. Players can open a map from its URL without an account, while the map creator or game master needs an account with a verified email address. Each account includes a demo map and hand-drawn tutorial. Token trails report total movement rounded to the nearest five feet. Image uploads can provide a background layer. GameScape concentrates on mapping and drawing rather than character sheets or dice rollers. Player drawing tools have been described as a possible future feature. The Free plan costs nothing, and the current feature set is intended to remain free.